Shout out to Poole

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I've watched that last play over and over multiple times. It was definitely the right call by the refs, but ONLY because Poole made one **** of a play. I really don't understand our D sometimes. Alford was lined up in the endzone on the snap and immediately took 2 steps back so that he was 2-3 yards deep and he was late reacting to the drag route. I know he wants to avoid the pick, but he was way too deep there. He wasn't going to make a stop on Tate and he would have bounced in the endzone untouched given that we were playing man. But Poole recognized immediately what was going on and came off his man to get a hand on Tate before the ball crossed and saved the game for us. It's not the first time he's stepped up big this year. IMO, Poole has pretty much outplayed both Tru and Alford so far. That's without watching full 22's. Just from a watch & react from what we've seen on TV, he's been our best corner so far this season. So a big shout out to Poole for his play this year.

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I think Poole has been outstanding and never gets the credit he deserves. He also played the slot agressively and led the team in tackles today......Loves to get dirty and plays well in the box.........Kudos to Dan Quinn and staff for putting Poole in a position to excell when everyone knows his speed is less than stellar. One of the few players where his insticts and positioning overcome less than stellar speed.

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Are y'all serious? Poole is not that good. I saw 2 crucial plays where he could've defended the pass but could not jump off the ground. What kind of DB can't get off the ground? Also that one play where he was just lost and all turned around just holding on for life. SMH

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Campell has balled out so far this year, but Jones' missed tackles are a little worrisome. He had a few bad ones today.

True. But they are young and will start to gel better as time goes on. Campbell is the truth, and although Jones missed some bad ones today I think he will be fine. I can't remember who he hit that one time after he drew a bogus flag, but he smoked that guy.

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True. But they are young and will start to gel better as time goes on. Campbell is the truth, and although Jones missed some bad ones today I think we will be fine. I can't remember who he hit that one time after he drew a bogus flag, but he smoked that guy.

Yeah that was another bogus call. Really just a terribly officiated game for both sides.

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I've watched that last play over and over multiple times. It was definitely the right call by the refs, but ONLY because Poole made one **** of a play. I really don't understand our D sometimes. Alford was lined up in the endzone on the snap and immediately took 2 steps back so that he was 2-3 yards deep and he was late reacting to the drag route. I know he wants to avoid the pick, but he was way too deep there. He wasn't going to make a stop on Tate and he would have bounced in the endzone untouched given that we were playing man. But Poole recognized immediately what was going on and came off his man to get a hand on Tate before the ball crossed and saved the game for us. It's not the first time he's stepped up big this year. IMO, Poole has pretty much outplayed both Tru and Alford so far. That's without watching full 22's. Just from a watch & react from what we've seen on TV, he's been our best corner so far this season. So a big shout out to Poole for his play this year.

Yep, it is getting over looked that not only did they not get in, but Poole made the play that didn't allow them to get in.

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I've watched that last play over and over multiple times. It was definitely the right call by the refs, but ONLY because Poole made one **** of a play. I really don't understand our D sometimes. Alford was lined up in the endzone on the snap and immediately took 2 steps back so that he was 2-3 yards deep and he was late reacting to the drag route. I know he wants to avoid the pick, but he was way too deep there. He wasn't going to make a stop on Tate and he would have bounced in the endzone untouched given that we were playing man. But Poole recognized immediately what was going on and came off his man to get a hand on Tate before the ball crossed and saved the game for us. It's not the first time he's stepped up big this year. IMO, Poole has pretty much outplayed both Tru and Alford so far. That's without watching full 22's. Just from a watch & react from what we've seen on TV, he's been our best corner so far this season. So a big shout out to Poole for his play this year.

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People on here are so funny I swear no disrespect to Poole cause I like him, he is a excellent player but the same plays Tru get killed on here about people act like they are blind when it comes to Poole. Poole gets beat on back shoulder throws and hitch routes same as Tru but why is Tru getting the hate and Poole getting the love??? I don't get it

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I don't know what it is, but Poole and Campbell came back this year with a certain nastiness to their game. I still wonder how Poole went undrafted. He was a well known talent at DBU. It's like everyone focused on Hargreaves and Neal that year and just forgot about Poole.